Mr R. M. Jennings has been ap pointed general secretary of I he People's Liberal Party, in the pbco of Mr William Wilson, wlui has resigned after four years' loyal service. Or Sheldon's (iin Pills, Or. Sheldon's Digestive Tabulcs, Dr. Sheldon's Mag netic Liniment. and I Jr. Sheldon's New Discovery tor Coughs imd Colds are on sale and guaranteed by J. Tait Son, John Cassell, Featherstone Itros., S. C. Hawkey, and Kvn it Co. (chemist) Creswiek: .1. Merritt &amp; Son, and W. Cariies &amp; Son, North Creswick; A. Wilson, P. Northcotl, K. .Inlian, K. Mizzeni, Smeaton. Since the Iir-^idiiin;; of this year over i loo i in migrant *, have arrived in Vic toria. nit. SHELDON'S DIGESTIVE TABULKS Pave the way to Success P.y Riving you A ('.nod Stomach Ami a Cheerful Disposition. They digest what von eat. Obtainable at.-see" list. An outbreak of diphtheria inTunpa niali has neres'-itnted the closing clown oi the local State school for three months. DESi'KUATH SllOOTINC, Pains in the Ches...

MELBOURNE LETTER \ (From Our Spocul (Jorrosp: nclont) Wlit» .shall longer contend that wt>- | men should not have a *4n>' in tho mak ing of Jaws, and generally regulating matters pertaining to tho public wealf Tho fourteenth annual conforoneo of the Australasian Women'c Association lias shown, them capablo of talcing very sauo views of questions that arc in the forefront of progressive measures for tho betterment of pooplo and institu tions. lilugcuica, thtm which there is nothing moro important among tho ' developments of modern striving for i groat or efficiency was handled in a commondnbly common aenso manner. Tho need for a wider knowledge of tho ra vagal of ft disease which is respon sible for tho condition of 75 per cent, ot tho inmates of Victorian asyhuns, and which in other respects contributes to an immeasurable extent to tho mis ery and unfitness of humanity, was re cognised by theso ladies. And thero wore many other similar matters dis cussed, and tho discussions d...

Ufliita. THli WliAl'IlER. The dry spell ul weather that has been experienced here lately termina ted last Thursday niylit, when after a few lliunduistonns m the allernoou, steady lain set in and continued until ■]2 point:; were K'gistered. Whilst a much heavier fall would have been welcome, householders arc now as sured of a plentiful supply of water for domestic purposes lor some time to come, but it will lake a great deal more to put any appreciable quantity in the dams, owing to the ground being in such a parched condition. I'f.OUGniNO OPERATIONS. Ploughing is going oil apacu, and a good area will be ready for seeding purposed when the weather permits. NARROW KSCAPli. Wli.it illicit have proved to be a serious accident happened to one of our lady residents bete recently. She was driving to Climes ivilh a spirited hur.ie, when the animal took fright on a bridge, which readied in her being dis'odged from her .'ieat and severely slukei). I lowever, she is now almost completely recev...

Kingston. I'lKEMEN AT UENDIGO. Representatives of the Kingston Kire Brigade were amongst the number who journeyed to lJendiuo in the special train 011 Tuesday morning last Al though they were not successful in any of the events, they easily established a record from the fact that of the nine members of the team seven of them arc blessed with the good old Coruish name of Rickard.

Gnmpbelltowii. WATER SCARCli. Wo are having very dry and warm weather. Water is very scarce, and horses and cattle have to nalk miles to get a drink owing to so much of the creek having been fenced off. They have to (jo round so many lanes before they can get to the water, and they arc getting low in coudition through so much travelling. SAUJ OK FARMS. Several farms have changed hands in this district lately. Tanks are getting very low, and it will be serious i( more raiu dues not come scon. NIiW CHURCH. The I'resbyteriati Church is now bjing built, and its completion is ex pected shortly.

Rockv Lead. HOSTITAL liKNEFIT, A concert and bull in aid uf the Creiiwiek District 1 lanital will be held licie on J71I1 insl. First cl.iss talent lias been secured for the concert, and strenuous cflorts are beiiij; made to ensure success.

Mallongghip. school co.MMirriiii. The meeting of parents for Domi nation uf a sehoil committee for the furthcoming three years was held in the school recently. A hearty vote of thanks to the retiring committee for the active, interest which had been taken in everything connected with the school (hiring the last three years was conveyed to the retiring member.;. The following committee was elected: —President, J. J. O'Keefe; secretary and treasurer, R. Johnston; other members, j. T. Maeklin, W. Clark, C. Maeklin, Mesdames lJimond and Taylor. KAINI'AU, AND l'&amp;lt;i'I'ATCI CKOl'. The rainfall) for month to date has been ,)•/ points. Notwithstanding the l'jng spell of dry weather, the potato crops in many places in the district lo ik well on the surface, drubs ar;, how ever, making their appearance in some parts.

TAXATION—THE ROOT Oi ALL EVII,. To Uio Kdilor. Sir,—lu many country districts we find five land values for many of the holdings, viz, what thn owner would sell it for, the Federal valuation, the State valuation, the municipal valua tion, and the valuation for probate duty. Just now there is " scetliin" discontent " because a land valuer has put on his valuation, the sixth and last, and the one that broke the camel's back. Judging by all the nice, gentle manly remarks that are being made about liuu, I am beginning to think that his valuation is more than equal to the total of all the others. At least I I gather that he has been putting on what the farmers consider an excessive valuation, but for the life d cm not help wondering what those same men would Imvc said if his valuation . " 0112 l)"artl-,r of what it is Without even running the risk of being called a close relative of Ananias I am going to calmly state tint if he had done so the valuer would have beui the best man in the wo...

DISTRICT NEWS. ! (from Our Corrnpondeal"-) Allcntlaie. CONS r A HUE'S PROMOTION. The promotion of S'lt'iini - Constable Gardiner has given much satisfaction to In:; wide circle of friends, and it is well merited, though bis transfer to Melbourne is sincerely regretted, llis residence here lias extended over 26 years, and be has proved, outside of his official duties, a good and public spirited citizen. The excellent recoid lie enjoys in the police service qualifies him to occupy any responsible posi. (ion, for his perfect knowledge 0/ constabulary duly, supreme tact, and urbane manner has induccd such personal influence that any tendency to crime or misbehaviour was promptly checked without any oppressive or arbitrary measure:;. The supervision he exercised over the rolls for the State electorate of Allendale in his capacity as roll inspector was responsible for the perfect condition they have always reputed to have been in, lor be exer cised every exertion to enrol qualified voters...

Announoomonta T>LAmPIED SPORTS.— SCHO O NELL'S CAM will leave Stables at 12.:!0 o'clock TO-DAY (Tuesday), for tlic Blampied Races. PEOPLE'S PARTY. CUES WICK BRANCH. \ MEETING of the above- will be ./V held at Mr Nevett's roomB, I Albert Street, on WEDNESDAY (To morrow) EVENING, atij o'clock. Business—Important. Full attendance of members requested. T. A. WILSON, Secretary. LOYAL SPRING HILL LODGE, l.O.O.F. THE Fortnightly MEETING will L be held in the Rechabite Hall on THURSDAY EVENING. March iOth, at 7.30 o'clock sharp. IIY. BOWLEY, Secretary. ^LLENDALE DRAMATIC HALL. SCHOOL CONCERT On FRIDAY, MAUC1I 20T11, In Aid of the School Equipment. Programme, consisting of the Can tata, "THE WHITE GARLAND." will be given by the School Children. Tickets, is. CRESWJCK TURF CLUB. Races! Races! Races! SATURDAY, fflARCH 21, 1914. ON the Prettily Situated Course at Cattle Station Hill, about Four Miles from Creswick. SPLENDID ENTRIES. SPLENDID ENTRIES. SIX EVENT'S. TRIAL HANDICAP, of £10. NOVEL...

I OBITUARY. - i Tilt; death of Mr Andrew Kq;jl/ occurred at Kucliy I .cad on the morn ing of ititli inat. Deceased, who resided ;'t Rocky I.ead for over 5a years, was; a well known c.irlcr end a nioneer. i le was a native &amp;lt;>! Switzer Ui:»i V91 /.i yiais of Hfin;; "'m1, (.uciil n^ltired, Inmior of a dice. "nl ve.'y ;:trai|;hl otis deposition, .. "" a bh-uI foiwaid in l;u;ine.\ he w,,„ ' favorite with both yumm and old, ami his death will he keenly felt by a latere ' circle of Iriends. lie leave:; a widow ' and urown-iip family of four sons and four daughters alive, and thre: sons have predeceased hint. lie was a | devoted husband and loving father. , Ill's remains will lie interred in tfie j Mount Prospect ceineteiy to-morrow (Wednesday), the fnncrr.l leaving his late residence, Rocky Lead, at i . o'tlud; [i.in,

A POTTERY FAIR. AI tho present time, Germany is far ahead of England in tho matter of ad vertising pottery manufactures. Buy ers from all parts of tho world, ami. especially from the United States, ro pair every year to the great pottery, exhibition at the Leipzig J/uir, and each of these annual'fairs, it is estimated, leads to tho salo of a million and a half pounds worth of German ware. German exports of pottery to the Uni ted States arc at tho prcsont^ time double thoso from Groat Uritain. But signs are not • lacking that English manufacturers are waking up to their behind-hand methods, aud tho North Staffordshire potteries liavo so far roal ised tho riiJuo of such o^chibtiions as tho Leipzig l'air, as to umugurato aa annual fair of llritish pottery and glass manufactures, tho first to bo held at Stoke, next mouth.. Tho.Stafford shire manufacturers maintain that since tho days of Wedgwood, their pot tery has been as good as,' if not bettor than, any in the tvorJd. They main tain ...